3ds Max Rigging: Head Squash & Stretch & Neck Setup | Lesson 26

n this lesson, we’ll dive into creating a dynamic Squash & Stretch system for the character's head. You will learn how to build a flexible setup that allows for expressive cartoon deformations while maintaining a stable and clean rig hierarchy. 🔗 Download Character + Full Project Asset Pack:   / miotoon   In this video, you will learn: ✅ How to verify body hierarchy and global scaling before starting the head rig. ✅ Creating custom spherical controllers for intuitive head control from any angle. ✅ Using the ExposeTM helper object to precisely measure distance for scaling. ✅ Building automated deformations using Float Expressions (Scale XYZ). ✅ Pro-tip: Fixing the "Global Scale" variable error to ensure rig stability during scene scaling. ✅ Integrating the Neck Flexi Line into the head’s squash system for seamless motion. ✅ Professional scene management: Organizing dedicated layers for controls and hidden elements. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro & Lesson Overview 00:14 Body Hierarchy Check & Global Scaling Test 00:56 Workflow Tip: Isolating Head Elements into Layers 01:16 Creating & Aligning Lower Squash Controller 02:41 Creating & Aligning Upper Stretch Controller 04:49 Creating LookAt Target (Point Helper & Upnode) 05:38 Setup Hierarchy: Linking & Freeze Transform 06:39 Stretch Setup: LookAt & Position Constraints 08:02 Squash Setup: Working with ExposeTM & Float Expressions 10:27 Writing the Float Expression (Scaling Logic) 10:58 Assigning Variables & Fixing Global Scale Error 12:35 Linking Neck Flexi Line to the Squash Controller 13:37 Layer Management: Scene Cleanup for Animators 15:06 Conclusion & Next Lesson Teaser (Jaw Rigging) Don't forget to subscribe and hit the bell icon so you don't miss Lesson 27, where we'll focus on Jaw Rigging and synchronizing it with the head's scale! #3dsMax #Rigging #CharacterAnimation #Tutorial #SquashAndStretch #HeadRig #3DModeling #GameDev #AnimationCourse #MioToon